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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.71, 1,448.82 and 417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.71, 1,448.82 and 417.77 is: 626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.71 : 1,448.82 = 417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.71/1,448.82 = 417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.71x = 1,448.82 × 417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.71x = 605,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,266.29/965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.76

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